[1] Her mother was consigned to a remote apartment in Buckingham Palace, and Victoria often refused to meet her.

[3] She showed interest in Albert's education for the future role he would have to play as her husband, but she resisted attempts to rush her into wedlock.

Albert and Victoria felt mutual affection and the Queen proposed to him on 15 October 1839, just five days after he had arrived at Windsor.

[6]Albert became an important political adviser as well as the Queen's companion, replacing Lord Melbourne as the dominant, influential figure in the first half of her life.

[10] Orange flower blossoms, a symbol of fertility, also trimmed the dress and made up Victoria's wreath, which she wore instead of a tiara over her veil.

My jewels were my Turkish diamond necklace & earrings & dear Albert's beautiful sapphire brooch.